Precipitating causes of Hepatic Encephalopathy

GASTROENTEROLOGY, NEUROLOGY

increased dietary protein, constipation, GIB, med noncompliance, infection (including SBP and UTI), azotemia/renal failure, hypoxia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypovolemia, HCC, portosystemic shunt, meds, hepatic or portal vein thrombosis, sedative or...

Common Causes of Lactose Malabsorption

GASTROENTEROLOGY

The most common cause of primary lactose malabsorption is lactase enzyme non-persistence. However, lactose malabsorption may be secondary to an underlying intestinal disease. Primary Causes of Lactose Malabsorption.  Racial or ethnic – E.g. no Developmental...

Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests and Intervals

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Characteristics of Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategiesa (From the USPSTF 2017) Note: gFOBT need 3 stool specimens/samples collected in a row. Screening Method Frequencyb Evidence of Efficacy Other Considerations Stool-Based Tests gFOBT Every year RCTs with...

The Difference Between Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

GASTROENTEROLOGY

“Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus causing heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious and long-lasting form of GER and may prevent an infant from feeding.” nih.gov...

Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Pancreatitis

GASTROENTEROLOGY

The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis requires that 2 out of 3 of the following criteria must be met: Abdominal pain in the upper quadrant[Clinical] Lipase or amylase  >3x the upper limit of normal. [Laboratory] Imaging (CT, MR, ultrasound) findings consistent with...

Functional dyspepsia (FD)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, GASTROENTEROLOGY

Diagnosis Definition: There are two subtypes of functional dyspepsia: postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) and epigastric pain syndrome (EPS) H&P Consistent with FD Rome III diagnostic criteria for functional dyspepsia. DDx of Dyspepsia. R/o alarm symptoms. R/o...